Ghana wins massively but cracks still remain

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anokwale 11 years ago

Your assessment is well thought out and well written. (Unlike many pieces on this site). What caught my attention is Kwadwo Asamoah. I truly believe that coach Appiah is correct. Kwadwo Asamoah will be better as a left ba ...
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Your assessment is well thought out and well written. (Unlike many pieces on this site). What caught my attention is Kwadwo Asamoah. I truly believe that coach Appiah is correct. Kwadwo Asamoah will be better as a left back. When K. Asamoah is put in as attacking midfielder I always get the sense that he is trying too hard. He seems to be more confident coming up from the back.
Ato Enchil 11 years ago

The guy simply can not compete.
He chickens out easily and does not deserve all the commendations he receive.Remember the way he ran away from the 10 shirt with strange excuses.

I think he should be the first person to b ...
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The guy simply can not compete.
He chickens out easily and does not deserve all the commendations he receive.Remember the way he ran away from the 10 shirt with strange excuses.

I think he should be the first person to be put on the bench.
But we seem to be pampering him. He was even given the captains band. Someone who can not manage a simply 10 shirt. Kissi boateng= Liberty. Asamoah Gyan=Liberty. Sulley Muntari= Liberty. Kwadwo Asamoah=Liberty. And these are the guys the FA is using now.And they are all huge libilities

Is there a link between these guys and the anti-Ayew movement?
Great article by Chris but he sounded too cautious for my liking. Anyway congrats for producing this in less than 24 hours
Ato Enchil 11 years ago

Talking about KWADWO ASAMOAH

Talking about KWADWO ASAMOAH
Mekyiri'nkontompo! 11 years ago

Kwadwa Asamoah simply LACKS confidence!As a supposed Playmaker for the team,he is always found wanting!Technical team should start benching him and use Sulley in his position when Atsu returns for the left wing. I think he's ...
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Kwadwa Asamoah simply LACKS confidence!As a supposed Playmaker for the team,he is always found wanting!Technical team should start benching him and use Sulley in his position when Atsu returns for the left wing. I think he's become so comfortable being an automatic choice for every game!!.
TIMO THE LAW 11 years ago

I have been an advocate for coach Appiah all this while but from what i saw yesterday i don't think he is up to the task,the build up from defence was very slow without any urgency the cohesion between defence mid-field and a ...
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I have been an advocate for coach Appiah all this while but from what i saw yesterday i don't think he is up to the task,the build up from defence was very slow without any urgency the cohesion between defence mid-field and attack was not there because they were playing to no rehearsed pattern or strategy,passes were wayward and if we had met a better tactical team it would have been hell for the Blackstars.Kwasi Appiah and the technical team should not be decieved by this victory they should adhere to this writer and work harder than this.
kosh 11 years ago

why cant people of ghana realise that this man akwesi appiah is not good enuff 4 the national team,.4-0,so what,people need to realise that ghana is got so many good players,and we could see results like this even without a c ...
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why cant people of ghana realise that this man akwesi appiah is not good enuff 4 the national team,.4-0,so what,people need to realise that ghana is got so many good players,and we could see results like this even without a coach,everyone all of a sudden ave 4gotten about the nations cup in south africa,
everybody all of a sudden thinks we are good enuff and ready to go,just because we've beatten sudan 4-0,im not going to 4get the fact that this man is not good enuff to manage the national team,just bring in desailly.this akwesi appiah guy is a fool and a dummy,.the guy is simply not good enuff,not fit 4 a team like blackstars.
im very happy we won cos i want us to qualify 4 world cup badly but i dnt think its to do with him[akwesi appiah].why does he keep talkin about tactics,wot tactics does he know,i dnt see any tactics apart from the players playin their own ghana football.we see managers like jose make a substitution and even an ordinary man on the street can see why,the team is not strong enuff,they not playin to their potential,how we know they can play,.so stop shoutin cos WE beat sudan 4-0,we need to be compairing ourselves to teams like spain,england,france,germany,brazil etc,this are the teams we can be as good as,so beatin sudan 4-0 only means we still got a chance to qualify,doesnt mean we should keep this snake,just fire the idiot and bring s.one wiv some sort of power and strengh bhind him,just bring desailly NOW!!!
PapaP 11 years ago

Chris, Ghana has no coach. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY AT ...
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Chris, Ghana has no coach. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY AT THE WORLD CUP. If GFA will keep AA, then it is a better disgrace for us not to go to the world cup. With the talents we have now, a REAL MANAGER can get us gold! We are just wasting our resources with this coach. But why am I even complaining? Is that not what we do in Ghana? Workers and teachers work hard and have nothing to show for it while politicians and managers keep their jobs and fat salaries! I believe Ghana FA and National Team is a good reflection of government in Ghana. Good resources, bad leadership! = Poor country, dum sor dum sor etc
OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

When Ghana decided to fire the Serbian Coach they made it clear that they were looking, for applications for a local coach. So where were you guys at the time? Were you on vacation on the moon?

When Ghana decided to fire the Serbian Coach they made it clear that they were looking, for applications for a local coach. So where were you guys at the time? Were you on vacation on the moon?
kosh 11 years ago

I was right here,where u seeing me now,i guess u werent here then osei cos if u were here,u would ave seen me shouting on top of my voice that ghana football doesnt need a local coach just yet.Until all those criminals at the ...
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I was right here,where u seeing me now,i guess u werent here then osei cos if u were here,u would ave seen me shouting on top of my voice that ghana football doesnt need a local coach just yet.Until all those criminals at the FA are rid of.
Those criminals working at the FA and at the same time managing players are sacked,untill our local coaches realise that its better to be remembered as a great coach.Only one to have won or done smthg special in the history of ghana football,something nobody else is done.
then they would realise they have to maintain no bribery,no corruption policy in thier job to achieve the highest.But when your employer is the one giving you the bribe,its difficult to refuse cos your job is on the line.Thats why they dont want a foreign coach.have you asked yourselves why all of a sudden we got all this new players coming in and the old been sacked or not called,with the coach citing football reasons,THE CHEEK OF IT!wot football reasons is it that no one seems to understand.Jose Mourinho is a controversial coach but even those who dont agree with him for something he says,can always see why he say it. Rather than sackin a player,cant you fine him.[THEY NEED THE SPACE FOR NEW THE NEW PLAYERS]why a goal keeper who graduated into the number one position and doin really well is all of a sudden brought to the bench.
its ok when you playin sudan,dont get me wrong this players are good,cos we got good players in Ghana but you cant buy experience in the world cup.
THAT IS WHY WE NEED ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

WE NEED A GH COACH, BUT NOT AA. HE IS DEVOID OF acumen n gumbtion. DESAILLY, KONADU, TETTEH ARE ALL SUITAble candidates. not aa. im soory

WE NEED A GH COACH, BUT NOT AA. HE IS DEVOID OF acumen n gumbtion. DESAILLY, KONADU, TETTEH ARE ALL SUITAble candidates. not aa. im soory
Arthur 11 years ago

Osei Tawiah, I am hoping to meet you one day. How do you look like?
Most of the time it is nice guys who speak so much nkwaseas3m.
Any time I see your name I rush to read what you have.
You see in difficult times like this ...
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Osei Tawiah, I am hoping to meet you one day. How do you look like?
Most of the time it is nice guys who speak so much nkwaseas3m.
Any time I see your name I rush to read what you have.
You see in difficult times like this, Ghana needs you.
Pls dont insult me. i WANT YOU FOR A FRIEND. And believe me I will always read what you write.
It takes away some of the pressures of managing an organisation
PapaP 11 years ago

Chris, Ghana has no pope. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY AT ...
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Chris, Ghana has no pope. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY AT THE WORLD CUP. If GFA will keep AA, then it is a better disgrace for us not to go to the world cup. With the talents we have now, a REAL MANAGER can get us gold! We are just wasting our resources with this coach. But why am I even complaining? Is that not what we do in Ghana? Workers and teachers work hard and have nothing to show for it while politicians and managers keep their jobs and fat salaries! I believe Ghana FA and National Team is a good reflection of government in Ghana. Good resources, bad leadership! = Poor country, dum sor dum sor etc.
Africanus 11 years ago

I beg to disagree with you on using Kwadwo Asamoah as a left back. If anything he should be used as a defensive midfielder, where he can have the freedom to run up occasionally.

I beg to disagree with you on using Kwadwo Asamoah as a left back. If anything he should be used as a defensive midfielder, where he can have the freedom to run up occasionally.
Mekyiri'nkontompo! 11 years ago

K. Asamoah simply lacks confidence when playing for the Stars' and needs to be BENCHED! His best year on the international scene was CAN 2010. He's been ordinary since!.

K. Asamoah simply lacks confidence when playing for the Stars' and needs to be BENCHED! His best year on the international scene was CAN 2010. He's been ordinary since!.
POW@Appiah, W/C or get fired 11 years ago

I think my Chris is back like I used to know of him. I agree with your assessment very much and I think you did great. However, regarding the issue on captaincy, can you write something about it to bring some sort of awarenes ...
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I think my Chris is back like I used to know of him. I agree with your assessment very much and I think you did great. However, regarding the issue on captaincy, can you write something about it to bring some sort of awareness to all? My point is, a team captain is not necessarily supposed to be the most senior player or it's not supposed to be based on who first joined the team. All these hullaballoo's are hppening bços of our mediocre understanding to who's supposed to be chosen our team captain. I remember when Gyan was to be appointed the captain, I for one suggested Dede Ayew bços he's got that quality of a captain. During the nations cup, I didn't see nothing captainly about Gyan except for tossing coins and shaking hands with dignitaries. To me Paintsil played that captainship role better. We Ghanaians as a nation need to move from such thinking and if that'll happen, it'll take people like you to help drum it to the hearing of all. The reason Muntari's wearing of the band yesterday is tantamount to trouble that'll brew in the future of the B/Stars pot is bços we lack understanding. The GFA has to change that rule or concept. They should rather go for who possesses that captainship quality than who came first. John Mensah wasn't qualified in his era too. In yesterday's squad, goalkeeper Dauda looked more like a captain to me. In Ghana, that band has been worn by too wrong a people since Stephen Appiah's departure. What do you think Chris?
J.O 11 years ago

You are sensible- Opoku

You are sensible- Opoku
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

USE HIM AS A LEFT WINGER. DATS HIS BEST SPOT. HE CAN CROSS, HE CAN RUN THE FLANKS, HE CAN CROSS, HE CAN SHOOT, HE CAN SCORE. WOMP3 WEI?. AA, SHAA

USE HIM AS A LEFT WINGER. DATS HIS BEST SPOT. HE CAN CROSS, HE CAN RUN THE FLANKS, HE CAN CROSS, HE CAN SHOOT, HE CAN SCORE. WOMP3 WEI?. AA, SHAA
Nene Adekerker 11 years ago

I humbly want to appeal to Black Star players and the public to stop playing politics with the game and rather pray for us to move forward. So after all Abedis or no Abedis Ghana can move forward. God bless Ghana

I humbly want to appeal to Black Star players and the public to stop playing politics with the game and rather pray for us to move forward. So after all Abedis or no Abedis Ghana can move forward. God bless Ghana
Kwasi.Uk 11 years ago

Please mr writer do not try to bring this issue up at all.It might be the decision was taken by Asamoa Gyan himself and if that's so let's leave this matter to bring unity to the Black Stars. If the players agree to do want ...
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Please mr writer do not try to bring this issue up at all.It might be the decision was taken by Asamoa Gyan himself and if that's so let's leave this matter to bring unity to the Black Stars. If the players agree to do want that I think it's good for them on the captaincy, let's leave them alone!
Ama 11 years ago

Great piece by Chris Opoku from Footy Ghana, I think this whole mafia GFA are the ones we the fans should be rooting for their dismissal.

It is sad to see the VVIP box filled with nonentity friends of the GFA bosses and le ...
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Great piece by Chris Opoku from Footy Ghana, I think this whole mafia GFA are the ones we the fans should be rooting for their dismissal.

It is sad to see the VVIP box filled with nonentity friends of the GFA bosses and legends like Abdul Razak, Osei Kuffuor, CK Akunnor and Stephen Appiah struggling to get into such places.
Against Mantse 11 years ago

What kind of precedence is Gyan setting by deciding when and where to 'relinquish' the captains arm band, even if temporarily? A player misses a penalty, he is chastized and he 'chickens out' by requesting a 'temporary stay o ...
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What kind of precedence is Gyan setting by deciding when and where to 'relinquish' the captains arm band, even if temporarily? A player misses a penalty, he is chastized and he 'chickens out' by requesting a 'temporary stay off' but is rewarded the captaincy...what kind of stupidity is this? How can such a mentally 'fragile' person be awarded a leadership position? A player who says my mother's death wish is that I no longer take penalty kicks for Ghana...tweaaa. Even in the US I see players whose parents or brothers/sisters die and within 2-3 hours gets on the pitch, court etc. because it would be the deceased's wish that he/she plays and excel to honor their names and show fortitude.
Ananga J 11 years ago

Well written; from the punching bag, knocking them cold! We won yes but we were lucky especially in the second half. The Sudanese didn't take their chances else they should have redeemed the 2 first half goals. I still believ ...
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Well written; from the punching bag, knocking them cold! We won yes but we were lucky especially in the second half. The Sudanese didn't take their chances else they should have redeemed the 2 first half goals. I still believe in building the stamina of the boys and he Kwasi Appiah is a product of some of those drills. And what is it? 'Use the same set of Black Stars players to face say Wa All Stars for the first half and Heart of Lions for the second half. They would be forced to play above themselves in order to avoid defeat and disgrace.
Again use Kwadwo Asamoah in the centre there to play as the 'Pirlo' of the team. He can do it. He should have even learned some of Pirlo's tactics by now as they play together.
Where the one touch football is not working, then the coach should also introduce variation. They should learn how to play and receive long balls! No over indulgence; release balls timely.
Prince Boateng and Dede must come back. Ballotelli may be a monster but his coaches know how to manage him. And just look at how he is performing. No player cannot be managed by a good manager. So the coach must get them back for the qualification. The battle has just started. It is not over till it's over.
Akwasi 11 years ago

This is an objective analysis. Stakeholders should treat this as they would do to any professional counsel.

This is an objective analysis. Stakeholders should treat this as they would do to any professional counsel.
OKOROMANSA 11 years ago

IF THE GFA DECIDES TO FIRE COACH APPIAH AT ANY POINT IN TIME, THEN THEY MUST AS WELL DECIDE NEVER TO EMPLOY A LOCAL COACH. GO FOR ANOTHER FOREIGN COACH BECAUSE THE NEXT LOCAL COACH WOULD ALSO FACE THAT UNCIVILISED ATTITUDE OF ...
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IF THE GFA DECIDES TO FIRE COACH APPIAH AT ANY POINT IN TIME, THEN THEY MUST AS WELL DECIDE NEVER TO EMPLOY A LOCAL COACH. GO FOR ANOTHER FOREIGN COACH BECAUSE THE NEXT LOCAL COACH WOULD ALSO FACE THAT UNCIVILISED ATTITUDE OF TRIBALISM.
OSEI STEPHEN,NORWAY 11 years ago

WE DONT NEED ANY SPESIAL NEWS WHAT WE NEED IS MORE GOALS OR TO WIN EVERY GAME ,WHY BECAUSE WE HAVE A STRONG TEAM AND GREAT COOL COACH AGYA AKWASI APPIAH

WE DONT NEED ANY SPESIAL NEWS WHAT WE NEED IS MORE GOALS OR TO WIN EVERY GAME ,WHY BECAUSE WE HAVE A STRONG TEAM AND GREAT COOL COACH AGYA AKWASI APPIAH
O. YAW, USA 11 years ago

I respected your comments and concerns as a well wisher of the Stars.
I aggreed with you on a number of points, especially, the issue of the accessibility prior to crucial matches. GFA needs to look hard at it.

On the poi ...
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I respected your comments and concerns as a well wisher of the Stars.
I aggreed with you on a number of points, especially, the issue of the accessibility prior to crucial matches. GFA needs to look hard at it.

On the point of exhaustion, it is very challenging if your switch and play in different climatic conditions. It will take its toll on the boys, hence the importance of long rest and getting hydrated cannot be overemphasized. The physical team must look deep into it.
Sasabonsam 11 years ago

They have slave mentality, why do you continue to put pressure on the coach and expect him to do well? Give him the support he needs, let us find ways to work together by forgiving each other and put the interest of the natio ...
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They have slave mentality, why do you continue to put pressure on the coach and expect him to do well? Give him the support he needs, let us find ways to work together by forgiving each other and put the interest of the nation ahead of our own personal agenda. We must tap into the rich knowledge of former stars including Abedi Pele by bringing them in and around the players more and more, they can help build bridges to unite the players and bring on board those stars refusing to play for the Black Stars.
yaw 11 years ago

get a fucking life!

get a fucking life!
Yab Yab 11 years ago

Christopher, you have given us (those outside Ghana) a real feel of the team and the 'going-ons'. Thanks and keep on with the good work.

Christopher, you have given us (those outside Ghana) a real feel of the team and the 'going-ons'. Thanks and keep on with the good work.
mensah abrampa 11 years ago

The writer has been very objective and I hope the technical team and the GFA will not treat this with a simple wave of the hand.
The issue with camp discipline must be taken seriously. The players must retire early to bed an ...
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The writer has been very objective and I hope the technical team and the GFA will not treat this with a simple wave of the hand.
The issue with camp discipline must be taken seriously. The players must retire early to bed and stay focused on the impending assignment. In the 1990s I happened to visit with a friend at the hotel he was lodging. It happened to be the same hotel the Black Stars were also lodging at the time. What I witnessed was very unprofessional and very disturbing to me, to say the least. Many of the players appeared to have had some dislike for their dinner of rice and stew, ghana style, and some salad . I stayed till late with my friend, leaving after 11pm.As I drove away from the hotel I saw the players walking back from wherever they went in different groups of twos and threes with their kenkey and fish and other stuff.
I think the players have been given in most cases a blank eheque when it comes to camping regulations. Who knows what activities they engaged in whilst on the blind side of the authorities. It could be anything.I'm not ruling out the possibility of some indulgence in sex, alcohol and drugs which must all be prohibited during camping. Besides whatever food they eat for dinner must be prepared under very hygienic conditions and it must be a balanced diet.
I'd like to suggest that for dinner a buffet would be more appropriate as it would give the players choices over what they may want to eat. I hope they have a dietician among the team officials.
pap solo 11 years ago

Mr Abrampa,so far you have posted the most sensible comment.

Mr Abrampa,so far you have posted the most sensible comment.
kakra sey 11 years ago

I agree.It is the wise who will accept criticisms

I agree.It is the wise who will accept criticisms
kakra sey 11 years ago

true

true
George 11 years ago

You assessment is right. Please get a foreign coach to blend both international and local players together. We are not going anywhere with these outfit. We all saw the cracks, and the Sudanese were more compact in the midf ...
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You assessment is right. Please get a foreign coach to blend both international and local players together. We are not going anywhere with these outfit. We all saw the cracks, and the Sudanese were more compact in the midfield than the BS.
googd 11 years ago

go and coach real madrid dude

go and coach real madrid dude
peace 11 years ago

Chris OPOKU please do not create any confusion in the team. the Guys are united. these guys are more intelligent. do not compare them to others. they are different they want play in the world cup not to fight over captaincy.

Chris OPOKU please do not create any confusion in the team. the Guys are united. these guys are more intelligent. do not compare them to others. they are different they want play in the world cup not to fight over captaincy.
NG 11 years ago

"I went there myself to see a friend after Saturday’s evening training session and what I saw was simply put, an eyesore".These are your own words. You are also one of those who thronged the place. Good article though.

"I went there myself to see a friend after Saturday’s evening training session and what I saw was simply put, an eyesore".These are your own words. You are also one of those who thronged the place. Good article though.
Against Mantse 11 years ago

Respectfully your comment is disappointing and uneducated. The players were lodging in a 'public' hotel so are you saying he couldn't have a friend staying there at the time of the BS lodging? What kind of thinking is that? I ...
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Respectfully your comment is disappointing and uneducated. The players were lodging in a 'public' hotel so are you saying he couldn't have a friend staying there at the time of the BS lodging? What kind of thinking is that? In the US the basketball players for eg. lodge in 'public hotels' and are assigned specific floors. The protocol you will have to go through at the lobby before you get to see a player is even stricter than going to see the late Osama Bin Laden in the Tora Bora mountains. Even if he was guilty like you alledge why should it be so? Why should there be such laxity that anyone including unaccredited journalists can have unlimited access to the players? My brother speak to the substantive issues and stop beating about the bush.
NG 11 years ago

Master, I know how we blacks like shifting blame. I f we are all guilty, let's say it and provide solutions. It is typical of us. I appreciate your comments anyway.

Master, I know how we blacks like shifting blame. I f we are all guilty, let's say it and provide solutions. It is typical of us. I appreciate your comments anyway.
Nimpa Jawsey 11 years ago

Respect NG!!!

Respect NG!!!
Arthur 11 years ago

I looks as if you guys on Ghanaweb know youselves. POW, Sarskoberta, Mr. N,GHFUO,Slimzay, NG, TIMO, Osei Tawiah my friend, Sasabonsam and all the other funny guys. I want to join your union. I am 49 anyway, and I spend most o ...
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I looks as if you guys on Ghanaweb know youselves. POW, Sarskoberta, Mr. N,GHFUO,Slimzay, NG, TIMO, Osei Tawiah my friend, Sasabonsam and all the other funny guys. I want to join your union. I am 49 anyway, and I spend most of my time pondering over volumes of information in a bid to solve peoples' business problems. I enjoy reading you
SPEEDY GONZALIS 11 years ago

If the technical team cannot control the big guns in the team because of the money they are making, then we have a serious problem at hand It is either they adhere to the rules or lose the chance to play. There should be no ...
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If the technical team cannot control the big guns in the team because of the money they are making, then we have a serious problem at hand It is either they adhere to the rules or lose the chance to play. There should be no reason why they stay up passed 9.Pm No wonder some were running out of steam. Unless it is an emergency, no one should have access to them before the match period. GA needs to be decisive or get fired. Prompt and timely decisions make the Black Stars stronger. It is good to share the playing time among the players. It creates the desire to play better. Let us have a second black star team to be called the REPUBLICANS. . GFA must provide all resources needed with a different coach . For a national assignment only the best team should represent Ghana. The competition will bring the best out of both coaches and the players. They should be considered equal until they play each other and the winning team represents Ghana.
Alibaba 11 years ago

Its time to address the technical bench issue, good but temporarily retired players and reconciling the whole team. We need all hands on board now.

Its time to address the technical bench issue, good but temporarily retired players and reconciling the whole team. We need all hands on board now.
Nii Ansah 11 years ago

this is a good piece

this is a good piece
koo Tee 11 years ago

PLS STOP THIS.YOU ASRE READING FUNNY STUFF INTO THIS.PLS STOP THIS!!!!!.Captain's band? this is nothing pls stop fanning this .the players understand themselves pls!!!

PLS STOP THIS.YOU ASRE READING FUNNY STUFF INTO THIS.PLS STOP THIS!!!!!.Captain's band? this is nothing pls stop fanning this .the players understand themselves pls!!!
Jery 11 years ago

To me Appiah is not fully up to the task to coach the Sr. National Team, the lack Stars. Indeed, we all want a Ghanaian coach, but Appiah does not have the requisite experience. Undeniably, he had assisted four expatriate coa ...
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To me Appiah is not fully up to the task to coach the Sr. National Team, the lack Stars. Indeed, we all want a Ghanaian coach, but Appiah does not have the requisite experience. Undeniably, he had assisted four expatriate coaches, but has he been tested and proven at any club or junior national teams? Has ever selected and groomed any talent in the country as Sellas Tettey, Sam Ardey, Sam Duodo have done? (I hope I've crucified their names) No. Each time, He's asked to take the boys someone else had groomed or assembled. Certainly, I've not been impressed by his performance as a coach. Mind you Sudan did not bring her to of line players to play Ghana so this should not go into our head that Ghana/ Appiah beat Sudan by 4 goals. The earlier we amends the better it will be for us all.
Rocket 11 years ago

You filthy dirty APE!!! You don't know the game you dirty animal I curse you to DEATH!

You filthy dirty APE!!! You don't know the game you dirty animal I curse you to DEATH!
Adama, Texas 11 years ago

Is "Ape" the only word you learned in school? You are pitiful. Go buy yourself some good dictionary.

Is "Ape" the only word you learned in school? You are pitiful. Go buy yourself some good dictionary.
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 11 years ago

One of the few properly well thought out and well presented piece. Language is up to scratch as well. Christopher, well done.

One of the few properly well thought out and well presented piece. Language is up to scratch as well. Christopher, well done.
PapaP 11 years ago

ChrisOpoku, Ghana has no coach. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT W ...
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ChrisOpoku, Ghana has no coach. We only have good players who die for their country and a man who runs around with them on the field. Seriously, even in JHS soccer, we score goals without any plan! But IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY AT THE WORLD CUP. If GFA will keep AA, then it is a better disgrace for us not to go to the world cup. With the talents we have now, a REAL MANAGER can get us gold! We are just wasting our resources with this coach. But why am I even complaining? Is that not what we do in Ghana? Workers and teachers work hard and have nothing to show for it while politicians and managers keep their jobs and fat salaries! I believe Ghana FA and National Team is a good reflection of government in Ghana. Good resources, bad leadership! = Poor country, dum sor dum sor etc.
J.O 11 years ago

Good article
I salute you.

Good article
I salute you.
Tan Mea Woo 11 years ago

Terrible piece of work-please proof read your work before publishing.

Terrible piece of work-please proof read your work before publishing.
i-WITNESS 11 years ago

PLEASE,a play back of BLACK STAR/SUDAN match for those of us who were not able to watch it...!

PLEASE,a play back of BLACK STAR/SUDAN match for those of us who were not able to watch it...!
Justan 11 years ago

We want reliability of our team. A team that you can bet your lifetime wealth accumulation on. I did that with Starlets 91 and never regretted. We want to see a dream team with variety of talents.A team that when the going be ...
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We want reliability of our team. A team that you can bet your lifetime wealth accumulation on. I did that with Starlets 91 and never regretted. We want to see a dream team with variety of talents.A team that when the going becomes tough can do something out of nothing. I have set my bench marks.Think!!!
Koo Kwarteng 11 years ago

Intact the writer should be given the job as he seems to know all the ills of the Black Stars.

Intact the writer should be given the job as he seems to know all the ills of the Black Stars.
C'MAN--Fairfax, VA 11 years ago

Chris, I have really enjoyed reading your piece. Continue with such good writings and one day you will get the reward.Do not follow the likes of asiedu nketia, sir john, the chicelled-teeth, kwasi pratt. They all need menta ...
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Chris, I have really enjoyed reading your piece. Continue with such good writings and one day you will get the reward.Do not follow the likes of asiedu nketia, sir john, the chicelled-teeth, kwasi pratt. They all need mental evaluation. Love you Chris.
Opayin Kodwo Atta 11 years ago

The country was throw into a state of confusion and afte African Cup debacle. This is a relief. Those who watched the game could critique and send your comments to the defacto coach. Resolve the Ayews, K Boateng and others co ...
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The country was throw into a state of confusion and afte African Cup debacle. This is a relief. Those who watched the game could critique and send your comments to the defacto coach. Resolve the Ayews, K Boateng and others contribution. We need every help for the World Cup
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

My problem with Appiah is that, he deeply lacks the psychology of coaching.The success in sporting competition depends largely on the knowledge of the particular sport his/she coaches.The second part is the human psychology. ...
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My problem with Appiah is that, he deeply lacks the psychology of coaching.The success in sporting competition depends largely on the knowledge of the particular sport his/she coaches.The second part is the human psychology. Every coach should know that competition in sport is 50% mental and 50% physical. A good coach work hard for perfection in what sport he coaches. The worse mistake a coach can make is when he allows an athlete to feel that the coach does not know the game he/she coaches.
Coach Appiah don,t assume that these players know it all simply because they play in big leagues in foreign countries. When you call them to camp,they are under your directions to play and win games.
Kwame,USA 11 years ago

Is this hatred?Which of the former foreign coaches ever made the Black Stars score more than two goals? On his(Akwasi Appiah)first outing as a coach,the Black Stars scored seven goals and just Sunday the Stars won by four goa ...
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Is this hatred?Which of the former foreign coaches ever made the Black Stars score more than two goals? On his(Akwasi Appiah)first outing as a coach,the Black Stars scored seven goals and just Sunday the Stars won by four goals.Ghanaians and their PHD philosophy.No doubt we still live in darkness.PLEASE,detractors need to change for the better. Somebody even went to the extent of saying we good players.Let me tell you.Ghana currently have no quality player.
Ern 11 years ago

It is indeed hatred! We have beaten Sudan 4-nil, yet they say "a better team would have made Ghana struggle". You can only beat what is put in front of you!I bet this journalist (Christopher Opoku) was actually hoping for Gha ...
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It is indeed hatred! We have beaten Sudan 4-nil, yet they say "a better team would have made Ghana struggle". You can only beat what is put in front of you!I bet this journalist (Christopher Opoku) was actually hoping for Ghana to lose!
Noble 11 years ago

I dont agree with you that muntari and asamoah cannot play together, infact the two can play in three different positions ie centr of midfield, left of midfield and supporting striker roles, It will be better if they play mor ...
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I dont agree with you that muntari and asamoah cannot play together, infact the two can play in three different positions ie centr of midfield, left of midfield and supporting striker roles, It will be better if they play more oftentogether so that they can understand each other and play like barca. midfield on the captainship leave the two alone they have come to regard the captain-ship as a responsibility rather that a post and hence they will decide among themselves with the coach just giving advice. The professionals are at a disadvantage when they come to play in africa-ghana due to the heat they experience and therefore are exhausted. This the coach did very well unlike the cup of nations and did replace Asamoah and Muntari. the physical trainer should work on them whenver they report for camp and the coach should watch and change anyone who looses steam during the match.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

GYAN IS NOT CAPTAIN MATERIAL. IF I WERE AA, I WOULDT MAKE HIM THE CAPTAIN. HE WILL SOON BYPASS ABEDI'S GOAL RECORD. JUST BCOS U SCORE GOALS DOSENT MEAN HE HAS TO BE CAPTAIN. HE PLAYS IN A VERY LOW TIER LEAGUE. MUNTARI, ESSIEN ...
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GYAN IS NOT CAPTAIN MATERIAL. IF I WERE AA, I WOULDT MAKE HIM THE CAPTAIN. HE WILL SOON BYPASS ABEDI'S GOAL RECORD. JUST BCOS U SCORE GOALS DOSENT MEAN HE HAS TO BE CAPTAIN. HE PLAYS IN A VERY LOW TIER LEAGUE. MUNTARI, ESSIEN ARE AS OLD AS GYAN, BUT THEY PLAY FOR BETTER CLUBS.
IS KISSI BOAT BETTER THAN DAVE ADDY N NANA ASARE? I DONT THINK SO...
JOHN BOYE IS NOT A STARTER. JONATHAN MENSAH IS A STARTER.
BADU COMING FROM THE BENCH IS GOOD. DEDE, KP BOATENG, BADU ARE ALL IMPACT PLAYERS. WHEN THEY COME IN FROM BENCH. GOOD THINGS ALWAYS HAPPEN, TRUST ME.

OYIWA!

For instance, what stops the GFA from ensuring that the players move to and stay in their rooms at a set time? Instead the players entertain visitors well beyond 11pm. Frankly, whoever is responsible for camp discipline should be up and doing. The top coach I spoke to described the atmosphere at the hotel as akin to a market place. Indeed, I went there myself to see a friend after Saturday’s evening training session and what I saw was simply put, an eyesore. PPL WHO SUPPORT NYANTAKYI N AA ARE IDIOTS. DONT EVEN USE THIS 4 NIL VS SUDAN AS AN EXCUSE. IF THIS IS HAPPENING HERE, THEN WAT DO U THINK HAPPND IN SAFRICA. N WAT DO U THINK WILL HAPPEN IN BRASIL? IF GH SHOULD EVEN QUALIFY? Y3NKO NKOAA.......

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